Chris Hayner

Chris Hayner is a senior entertainment editor, writer, host, and producer at GameSpot and Fandom. He also hosts the Big Kid podcast and writes for his Substack, Haynerland.

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Stern's Venom Pinball Machine Is The Next Evolution Of Pinball

Pinball has a history that stretches back to France in the 1600s. Over the centuries, the game has certainly evolved, but at the end of the day, the mechanics and gameplay remain largely the same. You hit metal balls around the playfield, bouncing them off of scoring pins and launching them through chutes, in an attempt to reign supreme with the high score. However, leading pinball machine maker Stern is looking to take the game to a new level with its latest title, Marvel's Venom.
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Mission Impossible's Pom Klementieff Was Thrilled To Trade In Her MCU Character For A Dark Villain

If you keep up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you surely know all about Pom Klementieff's portrayal of Mantis in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. The alien is silly, has a huge heart, and loves her friends above all else, even if she wants to beat up Drax at any given moment. Now, though, Klementieff is stepping away from the unbridled goodness of Mantis for her villainous turn in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 and couldn't be any more thrilled.

"I just enjoyed it so much… i
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Tom Cruise Is Mission Impossible's Hero, But Simon Pegg Is The Glue Holding The Series Together

When you sit down in the theaters to watch Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part 1, you know what you're getting, more or less. There will be some kind of impossible mission that requires Tom Cruise to jump off of something, crash something, or otherwise put his own life--and the lives of anyone around him--in immeasurable amounts of danger so he and his team can save the world. Oftentimes, one of those put in danger is none other than his sidekick Benji (Simon Pegg). Benji's more than a sid
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Marvel's Secret Invasion Review - The MCU Tries Its Own Andor With Mixed Results

The latest entry in the long-running Marvel Cinematic Universe is quite a departure from the superhero fare you're used to. It's hard to narrow down a Marvel project to just one thing, but chances are it involves superheroes, mind-bending special powers, and a massive roster of returning characters that may or may not mean something in the long run. Secret Invasion isn't that and, truthfully, that's somewhat refreshing.
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Disney Cruises Are For More Than Just Kids (And Aren't Child-Filled Hellscapes)

Whether you've been on a cruise or not, chances are you've heard of the Disney Cruise Line. What if Disney World was a boat en route to the Bahamas, complete with all of that "Disney magic" you've come to expect from the company's vacation destinations. That said, if you're like me, you figured these were designed to entertain families (read: children) and didn't think it would amount to much of a vacation for those without kids.
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Netflix's Resident Evil Review - Easily The Best Adaptation Of The Zombie Franchise Yet

Outside of Sonic the Hedgehog and his plethora of animated shows, has any video game franchise been adapted into TV and movies more than Resident Evil? It's hard to think of one, what with seven different live-action movies and a handful of animated shows and films. Yet still, our fascination with the world of the games and the horrific Umbrella Corporation responsible for its terrors never sours.
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Lightyear Review - Pixar Goes To Infinity And Beyond In Its Theatrical Return

Since Lightyear was announced, there's been one question on everyone's minds. "Wait, how does this work? I'm confused." In fact, it's confusing enough that Lightyear explains what's going on in the opening seconds of the film. "In 1995, Andy got a toy from his favorite movie. This is that movie." Lightyear is, essentially, the origin story of Buzz Lightyear. Put simply, it's Andy's Star Wars.
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Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick Bootcamp Was Even Scarier Than It Sounds

When you head to the theater to see Top Gun: Maverick this weekend, it should be pretty clear that most of what you're seeing was done practically, rather than with digital effects. The cast was really flying in those jets, going through some pretty intense maneuvers--and they had to train for it.

Chances are by now, you've heard about the boot camp, of sorts, that star Tom Cruise put together for his castmates. Well, according to the cast of the second Top Gun film, it was an even more intense
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Halo Puts A New Spin On Master Chief And Cortana's Relationship

After the latest episode of Halo on Paramount+, we've finally gotten the opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with Cortana, a familiar face from the video game series. Of course, she's not quite the same as many will remember from Halo's numerous games. Still, having her finally make her appearance makes it seem as though even bigger things are coming.

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Halo Season 1, Episode 3. If you've yet to watch the latest installment on Paramount+, this is your
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How Disney+'s Behind The Attraction Picked Which Rides To Showcase--Including One Bizarre Choice

The newest arrival to the Disney+ streaming service, Behind the Attraction, looks at the complicated and long history of creating Disney's most iconic rides and experiences at its theme parks around the world. From creator Brian Volk-Weiss (The Toys That Made Us), the series strikes a familiarly snarky tone as it tackles some of the most beloved rides Disney has ever come up with. Still, there are some episodes that may have you scratching your head--and there's a reason for that.
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